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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Kodak Z1485 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Kodak Z1485 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Z1485 IS (14MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and Z1485 IS (1/1.72") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was introduced at a similar time to the Z1485 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the Z1485 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Kodak Z1485 IS

 EX-FC100 Z1485 IS 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 Z1485 IS EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak Z1485 IS

 EX-FC100 Z1485 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z1485 IS has dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Kodak Z1485 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the Z1485 IS.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and Z1485 IS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and Z1485 IS.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Kodak Z1485 IS will offer extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Kodak Z1485 IS
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z1485 IS as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography features
Kodak Z1485 IS Landscape photography features
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/1.72")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Kodak Z1485 IS
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Kodak Z1485 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Kodak Z1485 IS
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.72"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.4 x 5.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4352 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $179